Kennel Technician I

General Information This is entry level routine work in the care, monitoring, control, and recordkeeping of animals brought into the animal shelter.

Jurisdiction Yearly Salary Mobile County$39,471 - $49,284 City of Mobile$34,094 - $42,576

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year experience working with animals; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence. Must obtain Euthanasia Certification within the first six months of employment and State of Alabama Certified Euthanasia Technician licensure within 90 days of receipt of Euthanasia Certification. Description For details, please see the Class Specifications | KENNEL TECHNICIAN I | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com). Important Information All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application. A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727. Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director The agencies we serve are equal-opportunity employersBenefits The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retirement plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs